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'''VP Records''' is an independent Caribbean-owned [[record label]] in [[Queens]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. The label is known for releasing music by notable artists in [[reggae]], [[dancehall]] and [[Soca music|soca]]. VP Records has offices in New York City, Miami, London, Kingston, Tokyo, [[Johannesburg]] and [[Rio de Janeiro]]. Additionally, the label has established a presence in [[Toronto]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]].<ref name="Meschino" />


==The foundation==
==History==
VP Records was founded in [[1979 in music|1979]] by the late Vincent "Randy" Chin and his wife Patricia Chin, [[Chinese Jamaicans]] who owned the [[Randy’s Records]] in [[Kingston, Jamaica]] (as seen in the 1977 film ''[[Rockers (film)|Rockers]]'') as well as the [[Randy's Recording Studio|Studio 17]] recording studios. In the mid-1970s, the Chins moved to [[New York City]], and in 1979 they opened a store in [[Jamaica, Queens]] called ''VP Records'', which sells and distributes records. In 1993, the record label was formed after the success of the retail store. The name of the label is a product of the first letters in the founders' names, hence the title "VP".
The VP Records label was founded in [[1979 in music|1979]] by the late [[Vincent "Randy" Chin]] and his wife Patricia Chin, who owned the Randy's Records store in [[Kingston, Jamaica]] (as seen in the 1978 film ''[[Rockers (1978 film)|Rockers]]''), as well as the Studio 17 recording studios.<ref name="Wartofsky">Wartofsky, Alona (2004) "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13339-2004May9.html At Radio City Music Hall, A Happy Reggae Birthday]", ''[[The Washington Post]]'', May 10, 2004, retrieved 2011-04-30</ref> In the mid-1970s, the Chins moved to [[New York City]], setting up a record store in [[Brooklyn]] called ''VP Records'' in 1975, from which they sold and distributed records. In 1979, they relocated the store to [[Jamaica, Queens]].<ref name="Hartley">Hartley, Darren (1995) "[https://books.google.com/books?id=xgsEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22jigsy+king%22&pg=PA55 VP Retail Brings Reggae To Jamaica (N.Y.)]", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', August 19, 1995, p. 55, retrieved 2011-07-03</ref><ref name="Campbell1407">Campbell, Howard (2014) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/VP-Records----according-to-Pat-Chin_17085278 VP Records... according to Pat Chin]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', July 4, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014</ref> In 1993, the record label was formed after the success of the retail store.<ref name="Wartofsky" /> The name of the label is a product of the first letters in the founders' names.<ref name="Meschino">Meschino, Patricia (2014) "[http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6327824/reggae-miss-pat-chin-vp-records-35-years-america Reggae Pioneer Miss Pat Chin of VP Records Celebrates 35 Years in the U.S.]", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', November 26, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014</ref>


The label established itself as one of the first and largest independent record labels for reggae and dancehall, and with the popularity of the [[riddim]] sound of the early 2000s, the label achieved worldwide success for artists such as [[Sean Paul]] through the label's deals with [[Warner Music Group]]'s [[Atlantic Records]] and [[Virgin Records|Virgin Music]] [[Canada]].<ref name="Guzman">Guzman, Rafer (2003) "Getting Busy / VP Records, the label behind such crossover dancehall stars as Sean Paul and Wayne Wonder, is just warming up", ''[[Newsday]]'', April 27, 2003, p. D26</ref> The label is often also accredited with having increased the popularity of the now globally recognized [[Elephant Man (musician)|Elephant Man]], also known as the 'Energy God' or 'Ele', through a deal with [[Bad Boy Records]]. VP Records has acquired the slogan "Miles Ahead in Reggae Music" to signify that they could be considered to be the future of music that derives from the Caribbean. In addition to reggae, VP is also known for [[dancehall]], [[Soca music|soca]], and [[reggaeton]] music. VP also releases a series of ''[[Riddim Driven]]'' albums, which feature various artists tracks using the same rhythm. ''The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems'' is a series of CD reggae compilations that began in 2005 released by [[Greensleeves Records]]; Greensleeves was acquired by VP in 2008, and with Greensleeves' catalogue of over 12,000 songs, VP became the largest reggae label and publisher in the world.<ref name="Meschino" /> VP has also issued the compilations series ''Strictly the Best'', which has now reached over 50 volumes.<ref name="Meschino" />
==The music==
The label established itself as one of the first and largest independent record labels for reggae and dancehall, and with the popularity of the [[riddim]] sound of the early 2000s, the label achieved worldwide success for artists such as [[Sean Paul]] through the label's deals with Warner Music's [[Atlantic Records]] and [[Virgin Records|Virgin Music]] [[Canada]]. The label is often also accredited with having increased the popularity of the now globally recognized [[Elephant Man]], also known as the 'Energy God' or 'Ele', through a deal with [[Bad Boy Records]]. VP Records has acquired the slogan "Miles Ahead in Reggae Music" to signify that they could be considered to be the future of music that derives from the Caribbean. Besides reggae, VP is also known for [[dancehall]] and [[soca]] music. VP also releases a series of ''Riddim Driven'' albums, which feature various artists.


VP Records has been awarded Billboard's "Best Independent Label" for two consecutive years and has received the award for "Best Reggae Imprint Label" for three consecutive years. VP was also nominated for Best Independent Reggae Label at the 2003 Billboard Hip-Hop and R&B awards, and had been mentioned and featured in publications such as [[Vibe Magazine]], [[NY Times]], [[LA Times]], [[Billboard]], and [[Time Magazine]].
VP Records has been awarded ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s "Best Independent Label" for two consecutive years (2002 and 2003),<ref name="Meschino" /> and has received the award for "Best Reggae Imprint Label" for three consecutive years. VP was also nominated for Best Independent Reggae Label at the 2003 ''Billboard'' Hip-Hop and R&B awards, and had been mentioned and featured in publications such as ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'' magazine, ''[[New York Times]]'', ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', and ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine.


Vincent Chin died in 2003.<ref name="Campbell1407" /> The label is now run by the Chins' sons Randy and Christopher,<ref name="Wartofsky" /><ref name="Meschino" /> while Patricia Chin continues to assist with the maintenance of her late husband's company as well. In 2007, VP Records began re-issuing classic albums from the 1970s and 1980s on the ''17 North Parade'' label, the address of Randy's Studio, where it all began.
Launched in 2007 by VP Records, the 17 North Parade imprint pays homage to the historic location of Randy’s Record Mart, the premier recording studio and record shop in Kingston, and the Mecca for Reggae music between the late 60s and 70’s.

The label is now run by Mr. Chin's sons Randy and Christopher, while Ms. Patricia Chin continues to assist with the maintenance of her late husband's company as well.


==Artists==
==Artists==
* [[Alborosie]]<ref name="vprecords.com">{{cite web|title=VP History: A Reggae Music Journey / VP Today|url=https://www.vprecords.com/a-reggae-journey/|website=VP Records|accessdate=13 Mar 2021}}</ref>
* [[Mavado (singer)|Mavado]]
* [[Beres Hammond]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Assassin (Deejay)|Assassin]]
* [[Busy Signal]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Christopher Martin (singer)|Christopher Martin]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Gyptian]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Jah Cure]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Jah9]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Jahvillani]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Queen Ifrica]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Raging Fyah]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Richie Spice]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Romain Virgo]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>
* [[Spice (musician)|Spice]]<ref name="vprecords.com"/>

==Former artists==
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
'''A'''
* [[Admiral Bailey]]
* [[Admiral Tibet]]
* [[Alpha Blondy]]
* [[Ambelique]]
* [[Anthony B]]
* [[Anthony Red Rose]]
* [[Assassin (deejay)|Assassin]]
* [[Augustus Pablo]]

'''B'''
* [[Baby Wayne]]
* [[Barrington Levy]]
* [[Beenie Man]]
* [[Bobby Digital (Jamaican producer)|Bobby Digital]]
* [[Bounty Killer]]
* [[Bounty Killer]]
* [[Elephant Man]]
* [[Brian and Tony Gold]]
* [[Buccaneer (musician)|Buccaneer]]
* [[Tony Matterhorn]]
* [[Sean Paul]]
* [[Buju Banton]]
* [[Bunji Garlin]]
* [[Bushman (reggae singer)|Bushman]]
* [[Byron Lee]]

'''C'''
* [[Capleton]]
* [[Carlene Davis]]
* [[Chevelle Franklyn]]
* [[Chaka Demus]]
* [[Chezidek]]
* [[Cutty Ranks]]
* [[Culture (band)|Culture]]

'''D'''
* [[Daddy Screw]]
* [[Da'Ville]]
* [[Dean Fraser]]
* [[Dennis Brown]]
* [[Denroy Morgan]]
* [[Dirtsman]]
* [[Don Campbell (musician)|Don Campbell]]
* [[Duane Stephenson]]

'''E'''
* [[Elephant Man (musician)|Elephant Man]]
* [[Etana (musician)|Etana]]

'''F'''
* [[Fay-Ann Lyons]]
* [[Foxy Brown (singer)|Foxy Brown]]
* [[Flourgon]]
* [[Frankie Paul]]
* [[Freddie McGregor]]
* [[Freddie McGregor]]

* [[Beres Hammond]]
'''G'''
* [[Beenie Man]]
* [[Capleton]]
* [[Garnett Silk]]
* [[Gentleman (musician)|Gentleman]]
* [[Lady Saw]]
* [[Wayne Wonder]]
* [[General Degree]]
* [[T.O.K.]]
* [[George Nooks]]
* [[Morgan Heritage]]
* [[Ghost (singer)|Ghost]]
* [[Tanya Stephens]]
* [[Glen Washington]]
* [[Luciano (singer)|Luciano]]
* [[Gregory Isaacs]]
* [[Sanchez (singer)|Sanchez]]
* [[Gussie Clarke]]

'''H'''
* [[Half Pint]]
* [[Henry "Junjo" Lawes]]

'''I'''
* [[Inner Circle (band)|Inner Circle]]
* [[I Wayne]]
* [[I Wayne]]

* [[Cocoa Tea]]
'''J'''
* [[Jacob Miller (musician)|Jacob Miller]]
* [[Jigsy King]]
* [[John Holt (singer)|John Holt]]
* [[Johnny Osbourne]]
* [[Junior Kelly]]
* [[Junior Tucker]]
* [[J.C. Lodge]]

'''K'''
* [[Kashief Lindo]]
* [[King Jammy]]
* [[Kiprich]]

'''L'''
* [[Marion Hall|Lady Saw]]
* [[Leroy Sibbles]]
* [[Lieutenant Stitchie]]
* [[Luciano (singer)|Luciano]]
* [[Lukie D]]

'''M'''
* [[Mad Cobra]]
* [[Marcia Griffiths]]
* [[Marcia Griffiths]]
* [[Bunji Garlin]]
* [[Mavado (singer)|Mavado]]
* [[Maxi Priest]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://s-curverecords.com/maxi-priest-releases-new-album-it-all-comes-back-to-love/|title=Maxi Priest Releases New Album It All Comes Back To Love|publisher=s-curverecords.com}}</ref>
* [[Merciless (DJ)|Merciless]]
* [[Mighty Diamonds]]
* [[Michigan & Smiley]]
* [[Mikey Spice]]
* [[Mikey Spice]]
* [[Richie Spice]]
* [[Morgan Heritage]]
* [[Tanto Metro & Devonte]]
* [[Mr. Lexx]]
* [[Baby Stoosh]]
* [[Jah Cure]]
* [[Mad Cobra]]
* [[Mr. Vegas]]
* [[Mr. Vegas]]
* [[Shaggy (artist)|Shaggy]]
* [[Gyptian]]
* [[Buju Banton]]
* [[Jamelody]]


'''N'''
==Former artists==
* [[Garnet Silk]]
* [[Nadine Sutherland]]
* [[Dennis Brown]]
* [[Ninjaman]]

* Singing Melody
'''O'''
* [[Yellowman]]

* [[Super Cat]]
'''P'''
* [[Papa San]]
* [[Pam Hall]]
* [[Pinchers (singer)|Pinchers]]

'''Q'''

'''R'''
* [[Red Dragon (musician)|Red Dragon]]
* [[Ras Shiloh]]
* [[Richie Stephens (musician)|Richie Stephens]]

'''S'''
* [[Sanchez (singer)|Sanchez]]
* [[Sasha (Jamaican musician)|Sasha]]
* [[Screwdriver (musician)|Screwdriver]]
* [[Sean Paul]]
* [[Shabba Ranks]]
* [[Shabba Ranks]]
* [[Tony Curtis (reggae)|Tony Curtis]]
* [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]]
* [[Sharon Forrester]]
* [[Simpleton (reggae musician)|Simpleton]]
* [[Singing Melody]]
* [[Spanner Banner]]
* [[Spragga Benz]]
* [[Sugar Minott]]

'''T'''
* [[Tanto Metro and Devonte|Tanto Metro]]
* [[Tanto Metro and Devonte]]
* [[Tanya Stephens]]
* [[Terror Fabulous]]
* [[Thriller U]]
* [[Tiger (musician)|Tiger]]
* [[Tinga Stewart]]
* [[Tony Rebel]]
* [[Turbulence (musician)|Turbulence]]
* [[T.O.K.]]

'''U'''

'''V'''
* [[Voice Mail (band)|Voicemail]]

'''W'''
* [[Warrior King (musician)|Warrior King]]
* [[Wayne Wonder]]
* [[Winston Riley]]

'''X'''

'''Y'''
* [[Yellowman]]
* [[Yami Bolo]]

'''Z'''
* [[Zap Pow]]

{{div col end}}

==VP Associated Label Group==
VP Associated Label Group (VPAL) is a subsidiary of VP Records that allows independent artists to access VP Records' distribution channel, allowing them broader visibility.<ref name="Meschino" /><ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.vpreggae.com/aboutus.asp
|title=VP Records Distribution
|publisher=VP Records
|access-date=May 24, 2012
}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Companies}}
* [[List of record labels]]
* [[List of record labels]]


==External links==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* [http://www.vprecords.com Official site]


* {{cite web |title=VP Expands presence in Africa |url=http://www.mzansireggae.co.za/vp-records-expands-presence-africa/}}
[[Category:American record labels]]
[[Category:Independent record labels]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 1979]]
[[Category:Reggae record labels]]


==External links==
{{US-record-label-stub}}
* {{Official website|http://www.vprecords.com}}
* [https://www.discogs.com/label/14280-VP-Records Discography at Discogs]
* {{Twitter|vprecords|VP Records}}
* {{Instagram|vprecords|VP Records}}


{{Authority control}}
[[fr:VP Records]]

[[Category:American independent record labels]]
[[Category:Reggae record labels]]
[[Category:Record labels based in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 1979]]

Latest revision as of 22:56, 7 February 2024

VP Records
Parent companyVP Music Group
Founded1979 (1979)
FounderVincent "Randy" Chin
Patricia Chin a.k.a. Miss. Pat
Distributor(s)Warner Music Group
GenreReggae, dancehall, soca
Country of originU.S.
LocationQueens, New York
Official websitewww.vprecords.com
VP Records
YouTube information
Channel
Years activeJanuary 30, 2006 – present
GenreMusic
Subscribers1.41M[1]
Total views1,200,717,184[1]
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers2020
Last updated: Mar 10, 2022

VP Records is an independent Caribbean-owned record label in Queens, New York. The label is known for releasing music by notable artists in reggae, dancehall and soca. VP Records has offices in New York City, Miami, London, Kingston, Tokyo, Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, the label has established a presence in Toronto, Australia and New Zealand.[2]

History[edit]

The VP Records label was founded in 1979 by the late Vincent "Randy" Chin and his wife Patricia Chin, who owned the Randy's Records store in Kingston, Jamaica (as seen in the 1978 film Rockers), as well as the Studio 17 recording studios.[3] In the mid-1970s, the Chins moved to New York City, setting up a record store in Brooklyn called VP Records in 1975, from which they sold and distributed records. In 1979, they relocated the store to Jamaica, Queens.[4][5] In 1993, the record label was formed after the success of the retail store.[3] The name of the label is a product of the first letters in the founders' names.[2]

The label established itself as one of the first and largest independent record labels for reggae and dancehall, and with the popularity of the riddim sound of the early 2000s, the label achieved worldwide success for artists such as Sean Paul through the label's deals with Warner Music Group's Atlantic Records and Virgin Music Canada.[6] The label is often also accredited with having increased the popularity of the now globally recognized Elephant Man, also known as the 'Energy God' or 'Ele', through a deal with Bad Boy Records. VP Records has acquired the slogan "Miles Ahead in Reggae Music" to signify that they could be considered to be the future of music that derives from the Caribbean. In addition to reggae, VP is also known for dancehall, soca, and reggaeton music. VP also releases a series of Riddim Driven albums, which feature various artists tracks using the same rhythm. The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems is a series of CD reggae compilations that began in 2005 released by Greensleeves Records; Greensleeves was acquired by VP in 2008, and with Greensleeves' catalogue of over 12,000 songs, VP became the largest reggae label and publisher in the world.[2] VP has also issued the compilations series Strictly the Best, which has now reached over 50 volumes.[2]

VP Records has been awarded Billboard's "Best Independent Label" for two consecutive years (2002 and 2003),[2] and has received the award for "Best Reggae Imprint Label" for three consecutive years. VP was also nominated for Best Independent Reggae Label at the 2003 Billboard Hip-Hop and R&B awards, and had been mentioned and featured in publications such as Vibe magazine, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Billboard, and Time magazine.

Vincent Chin died in 2003.[5] The label is now run by the Chins' sons Randy and Christopher,[3][2] while Patricia Chin continues to assist with the maintenance of her late husband's company as well. In 2007, VP Records began re-issuing classic albums from the 1970s and 1980s on the 17 North Parade label, the address of Randy's Studio, where it all began.

Artists[edit]

Former artists[edit]

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

VP Associated Label Group[edit]

VP Associated Label Group (VPAL) is a subsidiary of VP Records that allows independent artists to access VP Records' distribution channel, allowing them broader visibility.[2][9]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "About vprecords". YouTube.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Meschino, Patricia (2014) "Reggae Pioneer Miss Pat Chin of VP Records Celebrates 35 Years in the U.S.", Billboard, November 26, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014
  3. ^ a b c Wartofsky, Alona (2004) "At Radio City Music Hall, A Happy Reggae Birthday", The Washington Post, May 10, 2004, retrieved 2011-04-30
  4. ^ Hartley, Darren (1995) "VP Retail Brings Reggae To Jamaica (N.Y.)", Billboard, August 19, 1995, p. 55, retrieved 2011-07-03
  5. ^ a b Campbell, Howard (2014) "VP Records... according to Pat Chin", Jamaica Observer, July 4, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014
  6. ^ Guzman, Rafer (2003) "Getting Busy / VP Records, the label behind such crossover dancehall stars as Sean Paul and Wayne Wonder, is just warming up", Newsday, April 27, 2003, p. D26
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "VP History: A Reggae Music Journey / VP Today". VP Records. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "Maxi Priest Releases New Album It All Comes Back To Love". s-curverecords.com.
  9. ^ "VP Records Distribution". VP Records. Retrieved May 24, 2012.

External links[edit]

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